Description
A light, fluffy, and cheesy baked dish made with cottage cheese, eggs, and a touch of flour—perfect for brunch or as a savory side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, flour, melted butter, egg yolks, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like chives or parsley to the mixture.
- Serve warm for the best texture and taste.
- Can be paired with a fresh salad or fruit for a complete brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
